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Darradup
322 km²
Seniors make up a huge part of Darradup, where 34.1% of residents are aged 65 and over. This is a small, older community with a typical resident age of 57, far older than the national figure of 38. Many of the few residents are highly qualified, with a high rate of university degrees. It is a sparsely populated area where most people live in small households and rely entirely on cars to get around.
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The area is far older than most, with seniors making up over a third of the population and very few children under 15. De facto relationships are also much more common here than in other similar areas.
About 20% of people were born overseas, which is much higher than in similar areas, though still far below the Western Australian figure. English and Australian ancestries are the most common.
English is the only language spoken at home, which is far below the national and state figures for linguistic diversity.
A huge majority of residents report no religion at 70.7%, a figure far above both the state and national averages.
The community is well-qualified, with 34.3% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. However, the rate of people completing Year 12 is far below the national figure.
Typical weekly incomes for families, households, and individuals are all far below the national average. Despite this, a small group of residents earn a high income of $2,000 or more per week.
Health challenges are common, with 36.6% of people having a long-term condition and 14.6% living with a mental health condition, both of which are well above the national average.
Volunteering is very common here at 31.4%, which is far above the national figure. More people than usual also spend significant time on unpaid housework.
The First Nations population is very small, with a typical personal income of $350, which is well below the national figure.
Homes in Darradup are small, with only 1.8 people per home, which is among the lowest for its level.
Typical monthly home-loan payments are a little above the national average, while weekly rents are far below the state and national figures.
There are no public transport stops or routes in the area.
The community is relatively stable, with far fewer people moving in the last five years compared to the state and national averages.
Only 40% of adults are working or looking for work, which is far below the national average.
The area is completely car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.0 and no shops, schools, or health services within a 15-minute walk.
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